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Edit a cell that already has something in it

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Typing into a cell that already holds something replaces it entirely. That is usually what you want, and occasionally a disaster, which is why the next thing to learn is that Ctrl+Z undoes the last change, as many times as you need.

To change part of a cell instead of all of it, press F2 or double-click the cell. The cursor goes inside, and the arrow keys move through the text rather than jumping to the next cell.

Someone typed an extra zero: B3 says 1200 when the order was for 120. Correct B3 so it reads 120.

B3
ABCDE
1ItemOrdered
2Envelopes250
3Folders1200
4Label sheets95
5
6
7
8

Click a cell and type. Enter commits, Tab moves right, F2 edits in place, Ctrl+Z undoes. Drag the small square at the corner of a cell to fill. Ctrl+Enter checks your answer.

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